Bihar government to harvest rain water

Patna, Aug 9 (UNI) The Bihar government has decided to harvest rain water to deal with the ongoing water crisis and environmental degradation in the state.

Official sources said here that 741 sites had been selected in 23 districts, where rain water would be harvested on the rooftop of schools and offices in the block headquarters and other public buildings.

The government had granted of Rs 9.32 crore for the purpose.

UNI